Books

The Reason Behind the Centre’s 22,000 Book Initiative: What You Need to Know

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NEP focuses on Inclusion of Vocational Education as part of curriculum

On Tuesday, the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Union Ministry of Education announced a scheme to publish 22,000 books in Indian languages over the course of the following five years. Higher Education Secretary Sanjay Murthy introduced the ASMITA (Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages via Translation and Academic Writing) project. In keeping with the … Read more

Dharmendra Pradhan: Books alone will help us define our identity

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Dharmendra Pradhan Engages with Faculty and Students

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remarked on Saturday that we must cultivate a book-loving society because books alone will help us identify our identity and navigate the future. Speaking during the 52nd New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) opening ceremony, Pradhan praised India’s rich literary tradition. “Mankind has an uninterrupted love affair with books. Be it … Read more